Ronnie corbett biography
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Ronnie Corbett
Scottish actor and comedian (1930–2016)
Ronnie Corbett CBE | |
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Corbett in 2010 | |
| Born | Ronald Balfour Corbett (1930-12-04)4 December 1930 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 31 March 2016(2016-03-31) (aged 85) Shirley, London, England |
| Resting place | Croydon Cemetery, Croydon, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, broadcaster, comedian |
| Years active | 1952–2014 |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)[1] |
| Spouse | Anne Hart (m. ) |
| Children | 3 |
| Service / branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1950–1953 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit | Film Unit |
Ronald Balfour Corbett (4 December 1930 – 31 March 2016) was a Scottish actor, broadcaster and comedian. He had a long association with Ronnie Barker in the BBC television comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies. He achieved prominence in David Frost's 1960s satirical comedy programme The Frost Report (with Barker) and sub
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THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Ronnie Corbett, actor and comedian, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews while recording a sketch for the Frost on Sunday television programme at the London Weekend Television studios in Wembley.
Ronnie, who was born in Edinburgh, first began performing in amateur theatricals at a church youth club. After leaving school, he worked for the Ministry of Agriculture before completing his National Service with the Royal Air Force. Having moved to London after demob, he joined the regular grupp on the BBC children's programme Crackerjack while appearing in several films, including You're Only ung Twice and Rockets Galore!
Ronnie's frequent cabaret appearances at Danny La Rue's London nightclub in Mayfair attracted the attention of David Frost, who in 1966 invited Ronnie to appear in his satirical television programme The Frost Report. Ronnie later starred in the sitcom No - That's Me Over Here! and hosted his own comedy series, The Corbett Follies.
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Ronnie Corbett began his successful show business career in the early 1950s. Amongst many other things he performed on stage with Danny La Rue in a cacophony of well received variety and cabaret shows.
It was whilst performing in these shows that Corbett attracted the attention of several top TV producers and executives who were impressed with his abilities as a stand up comedian, compare and all round entertainer.
Before too long Corbett found himself being offered roles in various sitcoms, films and family shows.
His varied film roles include "Polo" in the spoof Bond film Casino Royale (1967), "Drooby" in Mad Little Island (1958) and finally the hapless "Chumleigh" in Fun at St Fanny's (1955).
On television he provided light hearted comedy in Crackerjack! (1955) for many years.
His big break came during the 1960s when he was asked to join the cast of the hugely popular The Frost Report (1966) which included the likes of John Cleese and o